Bestselling author Carla Kelly’s Regency series The Channel Fleet continues, and the life-and-death stakes couldn’t be higher for this dashing Naval hero! Return to her respectable life… Or take a scandalous path to marriage?
Set in 1877, the story follows Elizabeth Ann Everett and her family as they embark on a vacation to the newly established Yellowstone National Park. Their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they encounter the Nez Perce tribe, who are fleeing from the U.S. Army. This chance meeting leads to unforeseen challenges for both the affluent Everetts and the Native Americans, highlighting themes of conflict, survival, and the complexities of cultural encounters during a tumultuous period in American history.
Cosy up this Christmas With three heartwarming stories!
Verlobung in der Weihnachtsnacht
Set in 1802, this novel follows Sailing Master Able Six of the Royal Navy, a brilliant man constrained by his humble workhouse beginnings. As he navigates the challenges of social mobility and the rigid class system of his time, his intelligence and skills are put to the test. The story explores themes of ambition, societal barriers, and the quest for recognition amidst the backdrop of naval life.
Set against the backdrop of the declining Spanish Empire in the New World, a brand inspector rescues a beautiful orphan from her abusive relatives. As they embark on a journey together, he is determined to uncover the mystery surrounding her lost inheritance, leading them through challenges that test their courage and resilience. The story intertwines themes of love, justice, and the quest for identity in a tumultuous historical period.
Nemajetná Mary Rennieová žije u strýce a tety a zdá se, že jí nic nechybí - až na nedostatek dobrodružství. Toho se jí ale dostane vrchovatou měrou, když ji příbuzní vyšlou najít svatební prsten, který je omylem zapečený v jednom vánočním koláči, zaslaném jako dárek k Vánocům. Když se Mary setká s kapitánem Rossem Renniem, svým velice vzdáleným příbuzným, a s jeho synem, je jí jasné, že kapitán i přes své rozhodné chování velmi postrádá lásku.
SEARCHING FOR A RING...FINDING A FAMILY Penniless Mary Rennie knows she's lucky to have a home with relatives in Edinburgh, but she does crave more excitement in her life. So when her cousin's ring is lost in one of several fruitcakes heading around the country as gifts Mary seizes the chance for adventure. When widowed Captain Ross Rennie and his son meet Mary in a coaching inn they take her under their wing. After years of battling Napoleon, Ross finds his soul is war-weary, but Mary's warmth and humour touch him deep inside. Soon he's in the most heart-stopping situation of his life - considering a wedding ring quest of his own
The story follows Marco Mondragón, a brand inspector in Spanish New Mexico, and his wife Paloma Vega, who are enjoying their married life on the Double Cross ranch. Despite their happiness, Paloma feels a deep longing for a child, believing that their joy will only be fulfilled with the arrival of a baby. This desire sets the stage for exploring themes of family, fulfillment, and the complexities of love and ambition in their lives.
Štěstěna se točí k Sally Paulové zády, a když jí zbude poslední pence, rozhodne se ji utratit za šálek čaje v hostinci, aby ještě na chvíli oddálila nevyhnutelný nástup do chudobince. Ani ve snu by ji přitom nenapadlo, že během svého krátkého loučení se slušným životem dostane nabídku k sňatku - od zcela cizího muže!
Five Stories
Mary Balogh, Anne Barbour, Elisabeth Fairchild, Carla Kelly, and Edith Layton present a collection of five spectacular song-inspired Christmas tales that capture the true spirit and romance of the holidays.
